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Weekend wrap up
Monday, Monday. How did it roll around so fast? I hope you enjoyed beautiful weather the way we did here in Virginia. With such great weather, we decided to see what we could do outdoors. After lacrosse practice, we drove to DC to stroll around the museums. This is probably my husband’s #1 suggestion to the “what should we do today?” question.
My 5 year old son has started a little arrowhead collection, so we headed to the National Museum of the American Indian. Great consideration was taken when constructing this fairly new museum. The Kasota stone building was created by Native American designers and architects, and faces the dome of the Capitol building. We viewed many examples of beads, arrow heads and peace medals. Afterward we visited the ever-popular National Air and Space Museum…a little boy’s dream destination. It’s always interesting to learn more about the Wright Brothers and their inventions.
We celebrated my Dad’s birthday this weekend too. He doesn’t like a lot of attention and a big fuss. And what do you give to someone who insists that he doesn’t need anything? Knowing how much he adores his favorite friend I made a little collage on canvas. Collage is really new to me (other than a few elementary school memories), so therefore you’ll see my newbie attempt. It was really fun though to just paint and add whatever whimsical touch that came to mind!
Have a great week-
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Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.
hi Cindy!! beautiful museum… how is it possible that every where you go .. you found some jewelry?? arrowhead??? tsssssssssssss!!
Your collage is so funny.. and gorgeous colors!! love the heart.. super!!
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Cindy, you are like wonder woman…always out and about and still making things! I adoooore your collage, it’s so whimsical and adorable….fun and playful!!
The dog is awesome!! It’s fantastic , it makes me smile!!
A day visiting museums… what could be more fun than that?! What a great day!! Very cute birthday gift!
Love the collage you made for your Dad!!! And you tell me you don’t do this, huh?? Well, seems you are a natural!! Love that you take your kids to the museum – I used to visit our museums in Berlin alot, back when I lived there. I just love museums!
Your collage is so sweet! It doesn’t look like a newbie attempt at all. I bet your dad was so impressed. Is this a start of another craft for you? It sounds like you guys had a great weekend and some great photos to show it. The Native American museum has very creative architecture with the curves. How cool that you are surrounded by so many great museums and history.
Cindy, the collage looks great for your first…the weather was great wasn’t it…if only every weekend could be so nice
I love that collage! It doesn’t look like a newbie attempt at all! Very nicely put together!
Your collage is so sweet, Cindy. Perhaps this is a new direction for you! (wink, wink)
I love the collage Cindy! It’s very sweet! Thanks for sharing your adventures! I love reading your blog! 🙂
Love the Indian Museum. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been there. Their gift shop was to die for. I found some beautiful glass vases … but too pricey for my budget. The collage is great and I like the way you outlined the dog in black and put in other black accents. Way cool!
Cindy,
I just know your collage will probably be one of the gifts he will remember receiving the most….because you MADE it!
I think it is just precious =)
xoxox
The collage is absolutely adorable!!! Love it and the message too! Such a beautiful, touching gift for your dad!
Lots of love, Sanda xx
Oh, you know Tucker and I love your collage!! I can just imagine how much it means to your dad and how he will treasure it…you did a great job! Bentley is looking so handsome!! 🙂 I have been enjoying your posts…having to play “catch up” a bit, as I’ve gotten a little behind. Time for a “marathon email”…it’s coming!! haha Hope you are having a good week! Thinking of you, my sweet friend!!
Hi Cindy! Thanks for your comment on my blog. You make lovely jewlery I must say. I fell in love immediately 🙂 What a cute westie you have. Mine is a gril and her name is Ayla and she is 12 years old. I hope you have a nice weekend.